ENGLISH LANGUAGEPROGRAMS – SYDNEYThe <strong>Le</strong> <strong>Cordon</strong> <strong>Bleu</strong> English Language for Hospitality and Tourism program is conducted inSydney at the Billy Blue English Language School. The English Language program is designedto prepare students for entry into the <strong>Le</strong> <strong>Cordon</strong> <strong>Bleu</strong> Culinary Arts program. This language courseis a comprehensive preparation program with a practical ‘hands-on’ approach that requiresstudents to learn terminology specific to culinary arts environment.SPECIAL FEATURES OF THE COURSESpecial emphasis is given to learning associated with culinaryarts and hospitality disciplines – learning where studentsexperience real life hospitality situations:• Studying in the kitchen• Involved in practical cooking exercises• Restaurant servicing• French terminology of the industryDURATIONThe <strong>Le</strong> <strong>Cordon</strong> <strong>Bleu</strong> English Language programs offeredat Billy Blue English Language School are delivered in threeten week stages, for a total duration of 30 weeks.COURSE RECOGNITIONAchievement of a pass grade in the <strong>Le</strong> <strong>Cordon</strong> <strong>Bleu</strong> Englishprogram – equivalent to the English Proficiency level of IELTS5.5 is required for entry in the <strong>Le</strong> <strong>Cordon</strong> <strong>Bleu</strong> Certificateprograms in Cuisine and Pâtisserie.QUALIFICATIONS & ACCREDITATIONThis is a non-award course, and it is accredited by NEAS(National ELT Accreditation Scheme).TEACHING METHODSThe course includes group discussion activities, researchand project-based work and an introduction to hospitalityindustry practices.The special feature of the course is its communicativeapproach, including:• Collaborative work, tutorial sessions, and excursions• Practical ‘hands on’ modules where students are exposedto real life hospitality situations so that they can practiceappropriate language in appropriate settings• Emphasis on specialist vocabulary needed for studyin the hospitality field• Field trips to hospitality venuesEDUCATIONAL PROVIDERSBilly Blue English School<strong>Le</strong>vel 9, NorthpointCnr Pacific Highway & Miller StreetNorth Sydney, NSW, Australia 2059Email: info@billyblue.com.auhttp://www.billyblue.com.auCRICOS Provider No: 01440A<strong>Le</strong> <strong>Cordon</strong> <strong>Bleu</strong> Australia also works with a number of otherEnglish Language Providers / Schools in Sydney. Please contactthe Australian Marketing Manager for further details.38<strong>2009</strong> <strong>Prospectus</strong> <strong>Le</strong> <strong>Cordon</strong> <strong>Bleu</strong> Australia Pty Ltd • CRICOS Provider SA: 01818E NSW: 02380M
<strong>2009</strong> <strong>Prospectus</strong> <strong>Le</strong> <strong>Cordon</strong> <strong>Bleu</strong> Australia Pty Ltd • CRICOS Provider SA: 01818E NSW: 02380M 39PROFESSIONALEXPERIENCEIn both campus’ (Adelaide and Sydney) students undertake aProfessional Experience employment program with <strong>Le</strong> <strong>Cordon</strong> <strong>Bleu</strong>partner companies across Australia and, in some cases, abroad.Students professional experience program is over 6 month periodsworking in world class resorts, kitchens, restaurants and convention centres.PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & CAREERSRussell DawesProfessional Development ManagerThe exciting and challenging opportunitiesare facilitated by the Professional DevelopmentDepartment for regions across the country –from far north Queensland where the majesticGreat Barrier Reef draws tourists fromacross the globe, to the regional Australiandestinations such as Uluru, Alice Springs andBroome to cosmopolitan city centres suchas the Arts capital of Australia, Melbourneor our largest and most vibrant city, Sydneywhile some even head to the wild, wild westto Perth, Western Australia.International work placement opportunitiesare also available to students in Canada,China, London, Singapore, Thailand, USAand Scotland to name a few.Carol WestDirector Human Resources,Shangri La Marina CairnsOur managers totally support LCB students asan integral part of our organisational structure,and as such, they are absolutely dedicated tothe development and success of LCB students.Their placement experiences will be rich,varied and valuable, and they will immediatelyexperience the Shangri-La family sense ofwelcome and belonging, that all our people enjoy– the corner stone for our genuine hospitality(which defines Shangri-La.) Our placementexperience is second to none... and we lookforward to continuing to offer it to LCBstudents in the future.Catherine MurdochManager Talent Management,InterContinental Hotels GroupWe are proud to play a role in the careerdevelopment and building the capabilitiesof the hospitality industry’s future leaders.Suzy HoriAssistant Manager – Human Resources,Four Seasons Hotel SydneyFour Seasons Hotel Sydney is proud to beassociated with <strong>Le</strong> <strong>Cordon</strong> <strong>Bleu</strong>. At FourSeasons, we pride ourselves on our talented,service-driven, standards-focused employees.<strong>Le</strong> <strong>Cordon</strong> <strong>Bleu</strong> understands our organisation,attracts students of a caliber we look for,and trains them to industry standard.Brendan ToomeyRegional Director Human Resources,Hilton Hotels AustralasiaHilton Hotels of Australia are proud supportersof <strong>Le</strong> <strong>Cordon</strong> <strong>Bleu</strong> college. The practical trainingthe students receive provides an excellent basisfor an ongoing career in the hospitality industry.We look forward to continuing a long andmutually productive relationship with the college.Rob WilsonRegional Human Resources Manager,VoyagesWe are delighted to provide <strong>Le</strong> <strong>Cordon</strong> <strong>Bleu</strong>students and graduates with ProfessionalExperience opportunities in some of Australia’smost spectacular destinations. We have found thestudents to be fantastic ambassadors for theirschool and for our resorts and consider thecollege to be an important business partnerto Voyages.Professional Development Department assistsin the global promotion of Graduates <strong>Le</strong> <strong>Cordon</strong><strong>Bleu</strong> graduates. To view our most recentgraduates visit www.lecordonbleu.com.au“Graduates At Your Service”